Dra. Verónica González ÁlvarezPediatric neurology

Dra. Verónica González ÁlvarezPediatric neurology

The Dra. Veronica Gonzalez Alvarez is a prominent neurologist Children. He is a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona, ​​center through which he obtained a Master Neuropediatria also. He has participated in numerous international conferences as a speaker.

• More than 10 years of experience• Physician Assistant Neuropediatria in Sant Joan de Deu Hospital • Earlier in Clinic Center Maternity Hospital and other institutions ...

Education

• Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Oviedo• PhD at the University of Barcelona • Neuropediatría Masters from the University of Barcelona (2005-2007)• Specialty in pediatrics via MIR at the Sant Joan de Deu Hospital (2007) ...

Publications and conferences

• Communications in national and international scientific congresses of the specialty• 10 articles in national magazines and interncacionales

Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder that begins in childhood and is characterized by an excessive increaDisorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder that begins in childhood and is characterized by an excessive increase in impulsivity, hyperactivity, as well as difficulty sustaining attention in an activity for a period of time I continued. When this type of behavior is persistent, more frequent and higher than usual in children of age intensity, ends up affecting their school performance and their relations in various areas of their lives. According to the predominant symptoms in the child, the three types of ADHD are the inattentive (inattention), the hyperactive-impulsive, and combined, to comply with symptomatology of both types simultaneously. The origin of this disease is highly genetic and is due to a malfunction of some neurotransmitters (messengers) of the area of ​​the brain responsible for executive system that dominates the ability of concentration and attention. Moreover, in many cases, children affected by ADHD also suffer from other disorders such as depression, anxiety or learning disorders. Therefore, it is important to establish proper treatment appropriate to each patient's diagnosis, but usually psychotherapy with specialized academic support and guidance of parents combined.
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Autism is a chronic neurological disorder that is usually diagnosed in the first years of life of children and primarily affecting development in the Autism is a chronic neurological disorder that is usually diagnosed in the first years of life of children and primarily affecting development in the area of social interaction and communication. In addition, often they have repetitive behaviors, both in his actions and speech, although depending on the case and severity some autistic fail to speak. The causes of this disease are not known, but the genetic factor plays an important role in its development. In addition, there is no cure for autism, although behavioral therapies and certain medications can help control symptoms. Asperger syndrome can be considered a mild form of autism, as well as difficulties in speech and social interaction, often characterized as people with this disorder have a clearly above-average skills in a particular area (for example, in the calculation) and a remarkable memory for some details. On the other hand, Rett syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that is often confused with autism and that is a regression in development that mostly affects the handling of the hands and expressive language.
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Childhood stroke refers to the interruption of blood supply to part of the brain in children under 15 years. The incidence is 6 cases per 100,000 chilChildhood stroke refers to the interruption of blood supply to part of the brain in children under 15 years. The incidence is 6 cases per 100,000 children per year. In these age groups the prognosis is better, because children have a greater capacity for healing.
Causes of childhood stroke:
Birth Defects
Heart diseases
Infections such as meningitis or encephalitis
Traumas and operations
Blood disorders
Symptoms of juvenile stroke:
If the smile, the child makes a crooked grin
If the lifting arm raises only one of them
if you have trouble repeating a phrase and drag words.
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Neurological development concerns all living baby, aged 2-6 months in their interaction with the environment, cephalic balancing, object manipulation,Neurological development concerns all living baby, aged 2-6 months in their interaction with the environment, cephalic balancing, object manipulation, regulation of sleep stages, vocalizations, emotional displays, etc. With regard to the psychological development is a gradual and progressive stage characterized by a series of behavioral, emotional, social changes and ultimately, transformations related to new needs.
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The developmental delay refers to the standardized development of a child over the other, but that is chronologically delayed. Thus, the child has unique characteristics in their language, motor skills, social interaction or similar to those of a child between one and two years smallest cognitive development. The most common causes are prematurity or low birth weight, lack of stimulation and inadequate parenting attitudes, although in a lot of cases, the causes can not be defined at all. ...

Stroke means the sudden cessation of cerebral circulation after injury of cerebral vessels, which starts unexpectedly and can develop within minutes in major neurological syndromes. Three basic ways of mechanisms of action are known: haemorrhagic (atherosclerosis and hypertension are usually most frequent causes them); cerebral thrombosis, arteriosclerosis again being the most common cause; and, thirdly, strokes. Clinically, depending on the location of the lesion some specific neurological signs, which may be in the form of motor, sensory impairment, and, in severe cases, coma and death will manifest. In the overall treatment of stroke it is essential to control risk factors such as hypertension, heart disease, snuff, diabetes mellitus ...
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Insomnia also frequently affects children, knowing as childhood insomnia or sleep disorders in children. Sleep needs vary from child, so that there is a consistent pattern on the hours a child should sleep. One can speak of childhood insomnia when a child has trouble sleeping or regularly maintain it throughout the night. If you are tired and / or sleepy during the day it is also a sign of childhood insomnia.
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Learning disorders in children encompass alterations of some of the basic cognitive processes that affect the way the brain processes information. Normally, manifest only as a deficit in very specific areas such as writing, reading or calculating. Children who suffer from this disorder, have a lower school performance although most of them have normal or above-average intelligence. The main specific developmental learning disorders usually affect perception, emotion, speech, writing and reading, attention, and motor coordination and activity. Therefore, it is important to diagnose the problem early in order to avoid further complications in the development of children and implement a pedagogic intervention based, through the coordination of physical, psychological or speech therapists, as the case therapy treatment.
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The child neurology, also known as pediatric neurology, is the specialty of neurology who is responsible for the prevention, the study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system of children from birth to age adolescence. Among the infantoadolescentes neurological disorders treated by this branch of medicine, the most common are: cerebral palsy, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, speech disorders and learning, attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity, sleep disorders, the motor disorders (convulsions, tics ...), psychomotor developmental delays, impaired breathing (apnea or twitching), perceptual disorders (dizziness, headache). ...

Sleep disorders are a group of disorders that occur in preventing sleep stages enjoy a proper rest, continuous and restful. This type of disorder can have several causes, such as physical or psychological disease (hyperthyroidism, anxiety ...), and even cause other diseases or problems in daily life (fatigue, poor performance, daytime sleepiness ...). Therefore the medical diagnosis is necessary to determine their causes. Among the most common sleep disorders are distinguished: insomnia, which is the inability to fall or stay asleep properly according to the physical needs of each person; It is sleepwalking, which is a state in which the person stands up and acts in a semi-conscious during sleep, unaware of what you do not remember; night terrors, fear episodes of agitation that may be associated with sleepwalking; or nightmares, which are unpleasant and frightening dreams that cause a rude awakening in both children and adults.
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